About this blog

This blog is about old trucks and any other historical matters that I feel like writing about. John and I have four old trucks, a 1976 N1025 Volvo, which John purchased new, a 1974 1418 Mercedes Benz, a 1989 Volvo 12 Intercooler and a 1973 F86 Volvo which is also known as 'the Bubble'. John is a Cartage Contractor and has driven and owned trucks for over 50 years.

About Me

I am the Local History Librarian at at Public Library Service in the south-east suburbs of Melbourne. I am also the President of the Koo-Wee-Rup Swamp Historical Society, the secretary of the South Eastern Historical Association and the Trafalgar Truck Restorers Club.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

John took the 1989 Volvo N12 Intercooler, the 1973 Volvo F86 and the 1974 1418 Mercedes Benz up to the Harden Historic Truck and Tractor Club 4th annual Display Day on Sunday March 19, 2017. There were about 90 to 100 trucks - some historic,some modern, some working trucks plus tractors and cars. Here are most of the trucks which were on display and some historic ambulances. One feature of this show was that Volvo's out numbered Macks - there were 6 Volvos and only 2 Macks! In fact, even Mercedes Benz's outnumbered the Macks - there were four of them. If you attend many truck shows you would know that this is a very unusual event!

Loaded up at home ready to leave

1974 Mercedes Benz 1418 - I was very excited to win the trophy for 'Best Classic Truck'

Here's the trophy! We also won 40 litres of engine oil from the Harden Oil Company